What is the cost?
Giving birth in Canada costs for the delivery alone an average of $10,000 US dollars. Cesarean delivery costs over $15,000, according to the International Federation of Health Plans (IFHP).
Can a visitor give birth in Canada?
As in the case of other foreign nationals not holding Canadian citizenship, children born in Canada of foreign representatives, who are not Canadians by birth and no longer accredited, may eventually be naturalized Canadian citizens, subject to relevant provisions of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and once the residency obligations as set out in section 5 of the Citizenship Act are met.
What happens if a country has special procedures for getting police certificates?
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada is aware that for some countries there are special procedures in place to get police certificates.
Can I ask to only be considered under one of the programs I choose under  Express Entry?
No. Under Express Entry, the system will find which programs you qualify for based on the answers you give in your profile. If you qualify for more than one program, we will decide which one to issue the invitation to apply under.
What language test do I need for Express Entry?
Before you complete an Express Entry profile, you need to take a language test (IELTS General, CELPIP or TEF). This will show that your language skills meet minimum requirements in each of these four categories: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Do I need to include proof of funds for Express Entry?
You will be asked to enter the amount of money you will have to help you settle in Canada in your Express Entry profile. This is to show that you can support yourself and any family who come with you to Canada, and helps us assess which programs you may be eligible for.
Do I need to include medical exams and police certificates for an online application?
Yes, you must include all medical exam confirmation letters and police certificates for your application for permanent residence to be complete.
Will a child born in Canada get access to Canadian health care system?
Yes. In contrast to healthcare in the USA, any Canadian citizen has a right to get free medical services.
Can a mother willing to come to Canada be denied a Canadian visa because of her intention to deliver a baby on a Canadian soil?
No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada clearly states that the assessment process of the applicant for Canadian visa who is a pregnant woman should be based only on the applicant’s income, admissibility factors and establishment in the country of origin.
Is it allowed for a father of the child to visit a newborn in a hospital after a birth?
Yes. Father and any other relatives are allowed to visit mother and the child at hospitals.
